Hello,
I’m looking for a test that can measure 5a-Reductase Activity.
From what I have read serum DHT levels may not be an accurate measurement.
I found one test that I think can be used to measure it but I’m not certain.
Could a test that measures these be use to determine 5a-Reductase Activity?
Urinary Hormone Profile (24 hour)
Androgens
DHEA
Testosterone
Androsterone
Etiocholanolone
5a-Androstanediol
5ß-Androstanediol
Glucocorticoids—evaluates stress hormones and hormones related to sugar metabolism
Pregnanetriol
Cortisone
Cortisol
Tetrahydrocortisone
Allo-tetrahydrocortisol
Tetrahydrocortisol
11ß-Hyroxyandrosterone
11ß-Hyroxyetiocholanolone
Mineralocorticoids — evaluates hormones related to fluid balance and blood pressure control
Allo-Tetrahydrocorticosterone
Tetrahydrocortosterone
11-Dehydrotetrahydrocorticosterone
Thanks